| Job description |
| Job description: |
The San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) is seeking an experienced organizer to join our team! SFOP is a non-profit federation of congregations, schools, and community organizations, working to make San Francisco a livable city for working families and seniors. We are part of a national congregation-based, community organizing network called PICO.
A community organizer with SFOP works to find and develop leaders in congregations and schools to improve their communities and San Francisco. This person will join a team of 5 other organizers and report to the Associate Director.
- Organize in 5 congregations and schools. Complete 20 one-on-one relational meetings every week with community members.
- Train and develop community leaders from these member institutions to act in the public arena
- Work with clergy and school leaders to support social justice in their institutions
- Work with others on team to provide staff leadership for SFOP citywide campaigns for healthcare, housing, education, and violence prevention
- Participate in PICO national network to move policy at state and national levels
This person will very likely work with a range of institutions, including a school, a synagogue, and churches in low-income and immigrant communities. SFOP has a strong learning culture, including weekly staff development and coaching opportunities, and PICO regional and national trainings. We place a high priority on personal learning, relationship building, and creating a respectful multi-ethnic, multi-faith, and multilingual organization.
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| Req. candidate profile : |
- BA or AA degree, or equivalent work experience
- Strong public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and relational skills and interest in people
- Disciplined, and able to work effectively in highly unstructured environment
- Desire to learn and openness to challenge
- Strong interest in community and social justice issues.
- Experience working in communities of color
- Experience working with Jewish synagogues a plus
- Spanish or Chinese language skills a plus
- 1-3 years experience in union or congregation-based community organizing strongly preferred.
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| How to apply : |
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| Third party mediation allowed : |
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| Telecommute : |
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